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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.

JUTC to Get 70 New Buses this Year

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) fleet will be bolstered by an additional 70 buses by mid-year, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. The number includes 50 units that were previously ordered and an additional 20 liquefied...
Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to get 50 additional buses in the new financial year.
Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to get 50 additional buses in the new financial year.

50 Buses to be Added to JUTC Fleet
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), joins in the symbolic handover of a cheque from the Government of Japan, along with Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (second right), to Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland. The provision facilitated the purchase of a school bus for the institution. Representing the school (from left) are Head Girl, Ackecia Gayle; Principal, Keron King; Prefect, Kendra Cornwall; and Deputy Head Girl, Marieka Anderson. The presentation was made during a ceremony at the Ministry in Kingston, on Tuesday (February 21).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), joins in the symbolic handover of a cheque from the Government of Japan, along with Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (second right), to Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland. The provision facilitated the purchase of a school bus for the institution. Representing the school (from left) are Head Girl, Ackecia Gayle; Principal, Keron King; Prefect, Kendra Cornwall; and Deputy Head Girl, Marieka Anderson. The presentation was made during a ceremony at the Ministry in Kingston, on Tuesday (February 21).

Two Buses Donated to Schools in St. Catherine and Westmoreland
Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith, shows an App of the organisation on a cellular phone, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on February 17.
Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith, shows an App of the organisation on a cellular phone, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on February 17.

Digital Transformation of TA Expected to Improve Service Quality
Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith (centre), addresses a JIS Think Tank on the online application process for the 2023/2024 licensing period. He is flanked by Corporate Communications Manager, Merdina Callum (left(, and General Manager, Management Information Systems, Vernon Walters.
Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith (centre), addresses a JIS Think Tank on the online application process for the 2023/2024 licensing period. He is flanked by Corporate Communications Manager, Merdina Callum (left(, and General Manager, Management Information Systems, Vernon Walters.

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ParliamentTransport

Work Continues on Montego Bay Perimeter Road

Work is to continue on the Montego Bay Perimeter Road in St. James, from an allocation of $7.2 billion. The sum is contained in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project aims to create a safe and reliable alternative route for motorists who are intent on travelling across and within Montego Bay. This is...
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Finance & Public ServiceParliamentTransport

Allocation of $22.1 Billion for Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project

An allocation of $22.1 billion has been made to continue work on the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in the upcoming fiscal year. The sum has been budgeted in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, recently. The objective of the project is...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2023/24 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Tuesday (February 14), under the theme ‘A Stronger Jamaica: Consolidating Our Recovery, Reigniting Our Decade of Growth’.
Transport

Multibillion-Dollar Road Development for Corporate Area

The Government will be implementing a multibillion-dollar Special Capital Expenditure Programme during the new financial year, which will see the development of major corridors in the Corporate Area. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2023/24 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Tuesday (February 14). He...
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Workers carrying out paving under the US$34-million runway extension at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in St. James.
Transport

Multimillion-Dollar Sangster Airport Runway Extension on Track for Completion This Year

The US$34-million runway extension project at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in St. James is on track for completion this year. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe, says construction, which is approximately 65 per cent complete, is slated to be concluded during the second quarter of 2023. He further points out that work to extend the...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech for the opening of the 2023/24 session of Parliament, on February 14 at Gordon House, under the theme ‘A Stronger Jamaica: Consolidating Our Recovery, Reigniting Our Decade of Growth’.
Governor GeneralTransport

Gov’t Bringing Order to Nation’s Roads – G-G

Implementation of the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations is a major step by the Government in bringing order to the nation’s roads, says Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. “Too many lives are being lost on our roads due to bad driving practices. The purpose of the [legislative measures] is to ensure that persons in charge...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
ParliamentRoad traffic regulations 2022Transport

Electronic Signatures Soon on Warrants for Delinquent Motorists

Legislation is to be brought to Parliament shortly for the implementation of electronic signatures for warrants issued to motorists with outstanding tickets. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a meeting of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday (February 9). He said Minister of Justice, Hon....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
Prime MinisterTransport

Seat Belts Are Still A Requirement – PM

Jamaicans are being reminded that seat belts are still a requirement under the law, and persons travelling in public passenger vehicles (PPV) are advised to use them when available. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that while it may be impractical to enforce the seat belt rule for children travelling in public transportation, “I would want to take...
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